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Flávia Cristina Araújo Lucas

2 papers in the library · 1 citation · publishing 2020-2023

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Plantas de poder: o uso da ayahuasca no Centro de Unificação Rosa Azul (CURA), Pará-Brasil

REVER - Revista de Estudos da Religião September 28, 2020 Ulliane de Oliveira Mesquita, Flávia Cristina Araújo Lucas, Priscila Sanjuan de Medeiros Sarmento et al. 1 citation

Power plants are symbols of healing and transpersonal experiences recognized as portals that expand consciousness. This research aimed to understand the sociocultural dimensions of ayahuasca use at the Centro de Unificação Rosa Azul and its association with physical and spiritual health care. Data collection involved participant observation, questionnaires, and forms. Results showed that participants have a high level of understanding of the doctrine, plants, ritual, and healing. The plants and the drink act as guiding guides for achieving spiritual evolution and represent paths to physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Plants that heal: experiences of those who use them in the Amazon region of Pará

Mundo Amazónico July 10, 2023 Flávia Cristina Araújo Lucas, Antônio da Conceição Lobato Neto, Ulliane de Oliveira Mesquita et al.

Therapeutic plants in traditional pharmacopoeia serve both healing and religious roles in northern Brazil. At the Feira da 25 market in Belém, 29 species were documented, with mucuracaá, catinga de mulata, rosemary, and basil used in mystical rituals for spiritual protection. In homegardens in Abaetetuba (11 species) and Vigia (19 species), residents expressed spiritual and affective connections, where plants hold sacred meanings and transmit well-being. Across both settings, knowledge and traditions passed through generations make plant use effective for curing diseases of the body and soul.